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Back to School STEM Challenge - Apples Aloft 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest tower possible using symbols of the back-to-school season: apples and school supplies! This challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! Note: This version
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Black History & Women's History Month STEM Challenge - Digital Version
This STEM Challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This version is for use with Google
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons Unit 6 - MD/NBT Standards
These 10 challenge problems along with the answer keys have been such a great way to challenge my advanced math students as they are great enrichments to each Everyday Math lesson. The challenges are great for all students as they help to deepen and extend their thinking about the mathematical concept being taught. In addition, the challenge problems work for all 5th grade math lessons as the math standards are listed with each lesson.
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+6
Also included in: Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons - All Math Standards
Card Tower STEM Challenge Mini Bundle - PAPERLESS VERSION
This tower building STEM / STEAM Challenges is perfect for summer – or any time of the year! It brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually, or in partners/groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a tower designed for height and/or stability. You can choose to run the challenge as a single 20-30 minute fun building task, or select from multiple options to add layers of de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | 2nd & 3rd Grade Engineering Activity with Biblical
Paper Bridge STEM Challenge | 2nd & 3rd Grade Engineering Activity with Biblical IntegrationEngage your students with a hands-on, creativity-filled engineering challenge! In the Paper Bridge STEM Challenge, students will use only paper and cups to design a bridge strong enough to hold as many pennies as possible. Through experimentation and iteration, they’ll explore balance, structure, weight distribution, and the power of small design choices. This challenge strengthens critical thinking, pr
2nd - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Balancing Act: A STEM Competition Challenge to Promote a Growth Mindset
A STEM PRODUCT UNLIKE ANY OTHERS YOU'VE ENCOUNTERED!One STEM challenge per week using simple materialsStudents compete against one another and Professor WigginsMultiple iterations to build perseverance and a growth mindsetSolution photos from Professor WigginsPROFESSOR WIGGINS’ CHALLENGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:· A Weekly Challenge · Challenge Details and Materials Needed · Ways to Implement this Challenge · Lesson Plans for the Week · End of Week Response from Professor Wiggins · An Editable Stu
2nd - 8th
Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+7
Card Tower STEM Challenge - PAPERLESS VERSION
This tower building STEM / STEAM Challenges is perfect for summer – or any time of the year! It brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually, or in partners/groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a tower designed for height and/or stability. You can choose to run the challenge as a single 20-30 minute fun building task, or select from multiple options to add layers of de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Also included in: Card Tower STEM Challenge Mini Bundle - PAPERLESS VERSION
Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle
This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Area and Perimeter Project - Math Measurement Enrichment Activities & Tasks
Need area & perimeter enrichment to challenge your fast finishers and help make connections to real-life? This area & perimeter measurement project based learning activity that extends understanding and includes many multistep word problems to challenge your students. Perfect for:- Project Based Learning Activity - Skills Practice - Review or Test Prep - Test or Assessment - Enrichment - Fast Finisher Challenges - Cooperative Learning Partner or Small Group Work - Differentiated Math Station
3rd - 5th
Measurement
Playground Design Project
This comprehensive, real-world math project challenges students to design a safe and functional playground within a budget constraint. Students apply geometry, area and perimeter calculations, and practical problem-solving skills to create a complete playground design.
4th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, MP1
, MP2
+2
Pumpkin Catapult Engineering: Force & Motion
Launch into Learning with This Engaging Fall STEM Challenge! Bring force and motion to life with this pumpkin catapult engineering activity! Students will design, build, and test their own mini catapults in a hands-on exploration of simple machines and Newton’s Laws. Perfect for fall or Halloween-themed STEM fun, this resource includes everything you need for a successful classroom experience. What’s Included: ✔️ Slideshow presentation to introduce key concepts ✔️ Printable and digital studen
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Measurement, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.D.10
, 3.MD.A.1
+12
Measurement Conversions Project - Customary & Metric Enrichment Activities
Need no-prep differentiation & enrichment for measurement conversions? This project, with three levels of challenge, improves measurement understanding & connects measurement conversions to real-life. Many of the problems are multi-step and challenging to promote higher level thinking and deep understanding! Perfect for: - Project Based Learning Activity - Skills Practice - Review or Test Prep - Test or Assessment - Enrichment - Fast Finisher Challenges - Cooperative Learning Partner or Small
4th - 6th
Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3d
Beginning of Year Science Back to School STEM Activity Elementary Team Building
Perfect for Back to School STEM | Beginning of the Year Science, Grades 2–8The Apples Aloft Tower STEM Challenge is ideal for first week of school science activities, offering an engaging way to introduce your students to STEM practices, teamwork, and the engineering design process. Whether you're planning for back to school STEM activities in elementary or a middle school fall science unit, this tower-building challenge helps set classroom expectations, spark creativity, and build community
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Build a Bridge Day
Your students are about to become engineers, historians, mathematicians, and writers, all in one incredible day. This full-day, fully-planned interdisciplinary lesson takes 5th graders on a journey from ancient Roman arch bridges all the way to the Golden Gate — then challenges them to build and load-test their own bridge using popsicle sticks, toothpicks, tape, and glue. It's hands-on, it's engaging, and it covers Science, ELA, Math, and Social Studies standards all at once. Teachers love it. K
4th - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, RI.5.3
, W.5.2
+1
Catch Farm Animals Area & Perimeter Math & Art Project with Ruler Measurement
Area and Perimeter of Rectangles. Use this Math & Art Activity (printable, digital, editable) in your classroom to have your students incorporate critical thinking, and Math in a fun way. You can use this activity to create an amazing bulletin board display.Students will participate in a challenge. They will practice drawing rectangles, measurement with a ruler, and calculating areas & perimeters of rectangles.They need to draw rectangles to catch all the farm animals, BUT it's not as easy as
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
IB PYP - Paper Chairs STEM - Google Slides
A fun lesson to start the school year, end the school year, or just a random Friday STEM activity. You can use this for an IB PYP program. With Google Slides to present to the students, a lesson plan, and a worksheet for kids to fill out. You can make it less challenging by giving more time and materials. Or harder with fewer materials and less time. Also, you can spiral on a scale to weigh how much each stuffy weighs (I used cat vs. pickle toys) and see if one toy weighs more than the other, ev
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
Also included in: IB PYP - Paper Chairs STEM - Whole Bundle
Catch Snowmen Area & Perimeter Winter Math & Art Project with Ruler Measurement
Area and Perimeter of Rectangles. Winter Math Activity with Ruler Measurement. Use this fun after winter break Math activity (printable, digital, editable) in your classroom to have your students incorporate critical thinking, and Math in a fun way. You can use this activity to create an amazing bulletin board display.Students will participate in a challenge. They will practice drawing rectangles, measurement with a ruler, and calculating areas & perimeters of rectangles.They need to draw rect
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
Fractions, Decimals, & Measurement Math Projects & Enrichment Center Activities
Need fun math projects to review & extend fraction, decimal, and measurement concepts? These project based learning activities connect math to real-life and allow for engaging practice and differentiation. Most projects include at least two versions for easy differentiation!Perfect For: Project Based Learning ActivitiesSkills Practice or HomeworkEnd of Unit ReviewEnd of Year Test PrepTest or AssessmentEnrichmentFast Finisher ChallengesCooperative Learning Partner or Small Group WorkDifferent
4th - 6th
Measurement
Error Analysis Slides K-2 | Math Discourse & Reasoning | Mistake Museum
🏛️ THE MISTAKE MUSEUM: MATH ERROR ANALYSIS + DISCOURSE SLIDES (K–2) Your students can get the answer… but can they explain WHY it works (or doesn’t)? The Mistake Museum transforms your math block into a powerful discussion-driven experience where students become CURATORS — analyzing, debating, and defending mathematical thinking. Instead of worksheets, students explore a gallery of “mistakes” and decide: Should this be EXHIBITED, FIXED, or CHALLENGED? ✨ This is not just math practice — it’s rea
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers
Converting Units of Measurement Line Plots with Fractions 5th Grade Math Project
Design a wildlife sanctuary with this 5th-grade converting units of measurement math project. Students will practice multiplication as scaling and create line plots with fractions. They will solve measurement word problems using both the customary and metric systems. Additionally, they will read about endangered animals and learn more about wildlife sanctuaries. This resource is great for 5th-grade teachers who want to engage early finishers, challenge gifted and talented students independently,
4th - 6th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+6
Volume Project - Unit Cubes, Rectangular Prisms, & Additive Volume Activities
Need a fun way to review & extend volume concepts? This project based learning activity has students design a water park using volume skills. It includes several higher level questions that will get students thinking and help them develop a better understanding of volume of right rectangular prisms and other 3-D figures. Perfect For:EnrichmentSkills Practice or HomeworkEnd of Unit ReviewEnd of Year Test PrepTest or AssessmentProject Based Learning ActivitiesFast Finisher ChallengesCooperative
4th - 7th
Measurement
First Grade/Measuring Length Knockout Game With Non Standard Units
Make measuring length fun, interactive, and engaging with this Measuring Length Knockout Game! This low-prep digital game helps students practice measuring objects using nonstandard units while staying actively involved from start to finish. This resource is primarily designed for first grade, but it also works perfectly as a preview in kindergarten and a review activity in second grade. Students compete in teams, answer measurement questions, and try to stay in the game using Knockout, Free Pas
1st
Measurement
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
TPSP Design A Garden Unit Resources
This practical and engaging resource is a reformatted version of the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) “Design a Garden” task, designed to save teachers time and make implementation seamless. The original lesson flow has been streamlined and enhanced with editable teaching slides featuring discussion questions, math reviews, and videos. Reformatted student sheets and step-by-step lesson plans provide a clear, easy-to-follow structure for both teachers and students. The included Tas
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Environment, Measurement
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